Obituaries

Virginiann Smith

Feb 5, 2024

Virginiann Smith, 82, of Frostburg passed away on February, 5, 2024 at Peace Health Care. She is the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Born on August 24, 1941, to the late Albert and Fanny (Filer) Lewis.

Virginiann was a member of the Brethren Church and worked as a Chef for The Continental. She enjoyed being outdoors, working in her garden...

Patricia Jean Richards

Jan 26, 2024

Patricia Jean Richards (Brookley) passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on January 26, 2024.

She was born on June 23, 1935 to the late Ethel D. (Timbrook) and Conrad E. Brookley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Charles Brookley; sister, Eunice Reb, and great-grand daughter, Maeve Elizabeth Adams.  

Surviving are her husband, Thomas...

George M. Bishields, Jr.

Jan 26, 2024

George Michael Bishields Jr., 85, of Frostburg, passed away on Friday, January 26, 2024 at Western Maryland Regional Medical Center. 

 Born December 15, 1938, he was the son of the late George and Ruth (Carder) Bishields, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife of 44 years, Sandra Jean, who passed three months prior.

 Mr. Bishields was a...

Ethel Jane Warren Sloop

Jan 24, 2024

Ethel Jane Warren Sloop was born on September 19th, 1933, in Martinsville, Virginia and peacefully passed to her Lord on January 24, 2024 in Dunedin, Florida.

Jane was raised an only child, growing up in a furniture factory town in southern Virginia with her parents and closely surrounded by a large extended family. She attended Martinsville High where she excelled at...

Scott Keister

Jan 24, 2024

Scott Adam Keister, 59, of Frostburg passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.

Born on July 22, 1964, he is the son of the late Helen Eisler and Robert Keister. He is preceded in death by his in-laws, Jim and Nancy Moreland and his brother-in-law, Robert Booth.

Scott was a 1982 graduate of Oldtown High School....

Deanna Faye Pollock

Jan 17, 2024

Deanna Faye Pollock, 81, went to be with her Lord and Saviour, Wednesday, January 17, 2024. 

Born in Keyser, WV on February 20, 1942 to the late Adeline and Monroe Rhodes. She was preceded in death by her only loving son, Melvin "Sonny" Rhode, sister and brother in law, Shirley and Rick Rice; brothers, Harry Barrick and Richard Barrick and wife...

Nellie Whiteman

Jan 16, 2024

Nellie Ann Whiteman, 77, of Midlothian, passed away on January 16, 2024 surrounded by her husband and children.

Born on May 13, 1946, in Frostburg, Maryland, she was the daughter of the late Ralph George Brain and Ruth Willetts Brain. She was also preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Shirley Ruth Brain.

A longtime resident of Midlothian, Nellie graduated...

Lowell Lane Chapman

Jan 11, 2024

Lowell Lane Chapman, 82, of Midlothian, passed away at home with family after a brief illness of two months.Born on August 11, 1941, in Midlothian, he was the son of the late Lester and Bessie Willetts Chapman.  He was also preceded by his brother, F. Dale Chapman, and sister, Delores R. Spitznas.Lowell graduated from Beall High School, class of 1959....

Elissa Logsdon

Dec 28, 2023

Elissa Marie Logsdon, born on December 15, 2003 passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2023.

Elissa had a caring heart and was a beautiful person, would always offer something to anyone who needed it and was never afraid to take on any battle. Elissa always stood up for who she was and what she believed in no matter the situation....

Tammy Jane Kinney

Dec 24, 2023

Tamara "Tammy" Jane Kinney, 58, of Frostburg passed away living her best life on December 24,2023.  

Born on June 18, 1965, to the late Margaret Ethel and Roy Allen Kinney. Tamara was born in Arlington, Va and lived in District Heights, MD. She graduated from Suitland High School and had some college experience at Prince George Community College. She...

Isabelle Thomas

Dec 23, 2023

Isabelle "Izzy" E. Thomas, 92, of Frostburg, passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at Sterling Care at Frostburg Village.

Born July 26, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Frost and Nancy (Wright) Turner. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband John O. "Dodie" Thomas. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Mary...

Margaret Emilie Lindner

Dec 22, 2023

Margaret "Emilie" Lindner, 82, of Frostburg went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 22, 2023.

Born on January 27, 1941 to her beloved parents Clayton Charles Robison and Elizabeth Hoye Robison. In addition to her parents she is also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas G. Lindner, son, Scott Thomas Lindner, brothers Bernard Robison, Clayton Robison and...

Ronald Edward Leaf

Dec 21, 2023

Ronald Edward Leaf, 85, passed away at this home on Thursday, December 21, 2023.

Born on March 15, 1938 to the late Estella M. (Ross) and Edward C. Leaf.

Ron was a graduate of University of Pittsburg with a Bachelor of Science degree in Pharmacy. He was once the owner of LaVale Pharmacy and a +50-year Mason of Potomac Lodge...

Glenn E. Arnold

Dec 16, 2023

Glenn E. Arnold, 91, of Finzel passed away on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence.

Born on August 30, 1932 to the late Clyde and Emogene (Baer) Arnold. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his loving wife of 63 years, Carolyn (McKenzie) Arnold; his son David, brother Paul, sister Nancy and brother-in-law Leo Malloy....

Michael C. Winters

Dec 11, 2023

Michael C. Winters, 70, of Mount Savage, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023, at home surrounded by his family.

Born September 23rd of 1953, at Miners Hospital, Frostburg. He was raised by his grandparents, Clarence and Eva Hughes in Midland.

Michael was a 1971 graduate of Valley High School and retired from MSC Industrial sales. After retiring he enjoyed...

Jeanette Marie Winebrenner

Dec 6, 2023

Jeanette "Jean" Marie Winebrenner, 84, of Mount Savage, passed away Wednesday, December 6, 2023.

 

Born on July 30, 1939, she was the daughter of John and Lillian May Harden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth W. Winebrenner Sr.; her son Kenneth W. Winebrenner Jr.; and numerous siblings, she is the last...

Marlene Jane Diehl

Dec 3, 2023

Marlene Jane Diehl, 85, of Midlothian, went to be with her Lord and savior on Sunday, December 3, 2023. She passed away peacefully at home.

Marlene was born on May 18, 1938, to the late Daniel J. and Verna E. Folk. In addition to her parents, she is preceded by her husband, Harry L. Diehl of 64 years, her brothers,...

Sally Lou Wilburn

Dec 3, 2023

Sally Lou (Winters) Wilburn, 83, died on Sunday, December 3, 2023, at UPMC Hospital, surrounded by her friend Dena Winebrenner and her nephew, John Wright. 

Born on September 1, 1940, in Carlos, Maryland to the late Arch and Sally (Haines) Winters. She is preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lowell Troy Wilburn, sister Ruby Lee (Winters) Wright...

Kenneth Kennell

Dec 2, 2023

Kenneth Leo Kennell, 92, of Mt. Savage passed away at his home on Saturday, December 2, 2023.

Born on October 20, 1931 to the late Leo Kennell and Clara (Beal). In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his wife Esther Kennell; sister, Madeline Housel; brother, Earl James "Jim" Kennell.

As a young man, Ken...

Ella Russell

Nov 30, 2023

Gracious and kind-hearted E. Louise Russell, 94 of Frostburg, MD, (formerly of Middleburg, WV) was taken by God's Angels to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, November 30, 2023 at Sterling Care Nursing Home where she was surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Martinsburg, West Virginia on 7/09/1929, she was the daughter of the late Roger and...